Festivals and Events

Truman Bands proudly facilitates, participates, and coordinates many different events and festivals throughout the school year. The annual Truman State University Homecoming Parade incorporates many area high school marching bands for a fun, spirit-filled morning. This year's Homecoming Parade will take place on Saturday, October 10th at 9:30 a.m.

The annual Truman Honor Band Day features some of the midwest's finest high school students collaborating all day for a fantastic concert with Wind Symphony I in the evening of the festival. The 2018 Honor Band Day will take place on Saturday, February 10th. The conductor will be former Truman State University band director, Dan Peterson.

Truman Bands will also host the annual Midwest Band Conducting Symposium on April 8, 2017. With guest clinicians, master classes, and one-on-one direction while while conducting Truman's top ensembles, the day is full of learning and growth.